A worldwide traveler and talented photographer, Mr. Wielgus was president of the Chicago Color Camera Club from 1966 to 1968, and he chaired an international slide exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Blanche Manning to receive CBA Earl Dickerson Award
Judge Blanche Marie Manning of U.S. District Court will receive the Earl Burrus Dickerson Award from the Chicago Bar Association during a luncheon Friday, June 11, in The Standard Club.
The award is given annually to recognize the achievement of a minority attorney or jurist who has emulated the courage and dedication of Dickerson, one of the first African American members of the CBA.
Judge Manning, a 1967 graduate of The John Marshall Law School, was an associate judge of Cook County Circuit Court from 1979 until 1986, when she was elected a circuit judge. She served on the Illinois Appellate Court from 1987 to 1994, when she was appointed to the federal bench.
The event will begin with an 11:30 a.m. reception and 12:15 p.m. luncheon and program. Call Tamra Drees, (312) 554-2057, for reservations.
Glass Ceiling Buster
Haydee Ortiz-Olinger, managing counsel of global compliance and privacy director for the McDonald's Corp., will receive a Glass Ceiling Buster Award from the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers on Wednesday, June 2.
Ortiz-Olinger's responsibilities include corporate compliance with the Sarbannes Oxley Act. Formerly head of asset development, she helped McDonald's enter markets in Central and South America.
She will be honored during the association's annual dinner at the Hilton Hotel, Lisle, where Cynthia Bronson is installed as DAWL president. Call (630) 221-0802 for reservations.
Alliance Founder's Award
Zaldwaynaka Scott, president of the Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago, will receive a Founder's Award from the CBA Alliance for Women at a luncheon Friday, June 2 at the Standard Club.
Margot Klein will receive the Alta May Hulett Award, and an Achievement Award will be presented to Joan M. Hall. Call Tamra Drees, (312) 554-2057, for reservations.
Leonard Ring Award
Edwardsville attorney Jon G. Carlson will receive the Leonard M. Ring Lifetime Achievement Award from the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association during its annual dinner Friday, June 4, at the Oak Brook Hills Resort.
Carlson, who was ITLA president in 1987-88, is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law. He will be honored for the devotion to trial practice and work ethic that was exemplified by Leonard Ring.
Kevin J. Conway of Chicago will succeed Michael P. Schostok of Waukegan as president at the dinner.
Distinguished Public Service
Chicago attorney George N. Leighton, a retired federal judge, will receive a Distinguished Public Service Award from the Union League Club of Chicago at a luncheon Wednesday, June 23.
An honored civil rights advocate for more than a half-century, Leighton graduated from Harvard Law School in 1946 and practiced in Chicago until his election to the Cook County Circuit Court in 1964.
Appointed to U.S. District Court in 1976 by President Gerald Ford, he served until 1987 and became of counsel to Earl L. Neal & Associates. He has chaired the Supreme Court Character and Fitness Committee and the Illinois Advisory Committee of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
Among Leighton's many honors is his induction as a Laureate of the ISBA Academy of Illinois Lawyers. He has received the Earl Burrus Dickerson Award from the Chicago Bar Association and the Thurgood Marshall Award from the American Bar Association.
A member of Phi Beta Kappa, he received an honorary doctor of laws degree from The John Marshall Law School, where he has taught for several years.
Deborah's Place Volunteers
The Chicago firm of Scalambrino & Arnoff will receive the Bea Verin Volunteer Group of the Year Award from Deborah's Place during its annual gala Thursday, June 10. Call (773) 722-5080 for details.
The law firm will be honored for more than a decade of providing pro bono assistance to homeless and disadvantaged women, and for conducting job skills training.
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